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Surat Traffic Police
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Office of the Commissioner of Police, Surat
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Surat Traffic Police is the traffic enforcement arm of the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Surat, a state government law enforcement agency operating under the Gujarat Police / Home Department, Government of Gujarat. The agency is responsible for traffic regulation, road safety enforcement, accident response, and broader law and order across Surat city. It serves all Surat residents, road users, and visitors, along with industrial establishments in zones such as Hazira and transport hubs including Surat Airport and the marine/coastal area.

The agency's operational footprint spans 7 zones, 14 traffic circles, and multiple police stations, supported by a dedicated Police Control Room (dial 100) operating emergency lines 24/7. Core technology includes traffic signal monitoring systems, wireless communication infrastructure, and cyber crime investigation tools. A dedicated Citizen Services Portal hosted at cpsurat.gujarat.gov.in provides online complaint filing, FIR retrieval, lost person/object reporting, tenant registration, and police clearance certificates, supplemented by integration with the Gujarat Police state-level citizen portal. Specialized units include the Cyber Crime Police Station, Cyber Cell, Anti-Human Trafficking Cell, Mahila Cell, SC/ST Cell, IUCAW, and ECO Cell. The agency coordinates an integrated emergency response network with 162+ hospitals, 14 ambulance service locations, 108 emergency vehicles, and Fire and Emergency Services.

The business model is non-commercial: as a government entity, Surat Traffic Police is publicly funded through state government budgets, and all services are delivered to citizens free of charge. There is no pricing model, no commercial customers, no revenue streams, and no external shareholders. The senior command structure is led by an I/C Commissioner of Police (Shri Wabang Jamir IPS) with separate Additional Commissioners overseeing Traffic, Crime, Sector-I, and Sector-II operations.

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Surat Traffic Police is the traffic enforcement division of the Surat Police Commissionerate, a state government law enforcement agency under Gujarat Police that manages traffic regulation, road safety, emergency response, and citizen services across Surat city.

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11–50
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HeadquartersSurat, India
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Serves global market

Offices5 records

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Keyword5 values
traffic law enforcement, road safety management, emergency response services, cyber crime investigation, citizen police services
Industry2 codes
1Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation)
CodeBPAIAGAJPrimaryYes
2Parking & Curbside Management Authorities (Municipal Parking, Permits, Loading Zones)
CodeBPAIALALPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Police Protection92212
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services7381
Product category
Law Enforcement
Social media profiles1 record
Marketing channels3 records

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
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Surat Traffic Police is the traffic enforcement and public safety authority for Surat city, providing traffic regulation, road safety enforcement, accident response, and emergency coordination. It operates an online Citizen Services Portal for complaint filing, FIR retrieval, police verification certificates, and missing person/object tracking, and runs a specialized Cyber Crime Investigation Cell for digital offenses. Services are delivered free of charge as a public service under the Government of Gujarat.

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The Police Commissioner's Office, Surat operates a citizen services portal providing administrative services including traffic management, law enforcement, and emergency coordination. The primary offerings include online complaint filing, lost person/object reporting, FIR retrieval, police clearance certificates, tenant registration, and emergency services coordination. Services are structured as separate functional modules accessible through the main government portal at cpsurat.gujarat.gov.in.

Product and service4 records
1Citizen Services Portal
CategoryCitizen Services
Description

Online citizen services portal providing traffic-related complaints, lost person/object recovery, FIR details, tenant registration, and police clearance certificates for citizens of Surat.

2Hospital and Ambulance Information Service
CategoryEmergency Response Services
Description

Comprehensive directory of 162+ hospitals in Surat with ambulance availability information, including 108 Emergency Ambulance Vehicle locations, for emergency response coordination.

3Traffic Complaint System
CategoryTraffic Management
Description

Online system for citizens to file traffic-related complaints through the Gujarat Police Citizen Portal.

4Police Emergency Services (Dial 100)
CategoryEmergency Response Services
Description

24/7 Police Control Room managing emergency response and dispatch operations, accessible via the Dial 100 emergency line.

Scale indicator4 records

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Partnership7 partners
1iGOT Karmayogi (Government of India)
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

iGOT Karmayogi is an initiative of the Government of India for capacity building of government employees. All employees and officers of Gujarat Police, including Surat Traffic Police, are onboarded onto this platform for skill enhancement and training.

cpsurat.gujarat.gov.in
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Surat Traffic Police operates under the Gujarat Police hierarchy, receiving administrative support, training, and operational guidance from the state police headquarters.

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Description

Coordination with RTO for vehicle registration, driving license verification, and traffic rule enforcement.

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Description

Partnership with 162+ hospitals in Surat for emergency medical response, ambulance services, and accident victim care. Includes major hospitals like Civil Hospital, New Civil Hospital, and various specialty hospitals.

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14 emergency vehicle locations coordinated with fire stations across Surat for integrated emergency response including accidents and disasters.

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Civil defense and homeguards support for law enforcement activities and emergency response operations.

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Civil defense forces providing support during emergencies and disaster management situations.

Recent move6 records

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Peers10 records
1Ahmedabad City Traffic Police
TypeDirect peer
Description

Traffic police division of Ahmedabad City Police under Gujarat Police. State-level peer performing identical traffic management, accident response, and enforcement duties within Gujarat — the same parent state organization as Surat Traffic Police.

2Chennai City Traffic Police
TypeDirect peer
Description

Traffic police division of Chennai City Police, Tamil Nadu. Conducts traffic regulation, enforcement, and public safety operations comparable in mandate and scope to Surat Traffic Police.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Government traffic police department of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Functionally analogous to Surat Traffic Police — performs traffic enforcement, accident response, and citizen services within a major Indian metropolitan jurisdiction.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Government traffic police department of Delhi. Performs identical traffic enforcement, road safety, and citizen services functions for a major Indian metropolitan jurisdiction, making it a direct functional peer.

5Traffic Police (Surat Metropolitan Region)
TypeRegional player
Description

Other regional traffic police forces in Gujarat and adjoining states (e.g., Nashik, Vadodara) that operate similar enforcement and traffic management services but in different jurisdictions within the broader regional context.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Parent state police organization overseeing Surat Traffic Police and other city/district police forces across Gujarat. Provides administrative, training, and operational framework that Surat Traffic Police operates within.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Government traffic police department of Hyderabad, Telangana. Performs traffic enforcement, e-challan systems, and accident response for a major Indian metropolitan jurisdiction, with technology-enabled citizen services comparable to Surat.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Traffic division of Pune City Police, Maharashtra. Performs analogous traffic management, enforcement, and citizen services duties within a major Indian metro area.

9Bangalore Traffic Police
TypeDirect peer
Description

Government traffic police department of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Performs analogous traffic enforcement, IT-based traffic management, and citizen services for a major Indian metropolitan area.

TypeOthers
Description

Provides intelligent transportation systems, traffic management software, and public safety solutions used by government agencies worldwide. Adjacent technology provider whose offerings intersect with traffic enforcement digital infrastructure.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Profiles8 records

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Surat Traffic Police

Law Enforcementcpsurat.gujarat.gov.in

Surat Traffic Police is the traffic enforcement division of the Surat Police Commissionerate, a state government law enforcement agency under Gujarat Police that manages traffic regulation, road safety, emergency response, and citizen services across Surat city.

What Surat Traffic Police does

Surat Traffic Police is the traffic enforcement arm of the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Surat, a state government law enforcement agency operating under the Gujarat Police / Home Department, Government of Gujarat. The agency is responsible for traffic regulation, road safety enforcement, accident response, and broader law and order across Surat city. It serves all Surat residents, road users, and visitors, along with industrial establishments in zones such as Hazira and transport hubs including Surat Airport and the marine/coastal area.

The agency's operational footprint spans 7 zones, 14 traffic circles, and multiple police stations, supported by a dedicated Police Control Room (dial 100) operating emergency lines 24/7. Core technology includes traffic signal monitoring systems, wireless communication infrastructure, and cyber crime investigation tools. A dedicated Citizen Services Portal hosted at cpsurat.gujarat.gov.in provides online complaint filing, FIR retrieval, lost person/object reporting, tenant registration, and police clearance certificates, supplemented by integration with the Gujarat Police state-level citizen portal. Specialized units include the Cyber Crime Police Station, Cyber Cell, Anti-Human Trafficking Cell, Mahila Cell, SC/ST Cell, IUCAW, and ECO Cell. The agency coordinates an integrated emergency response network with 162+ hospitals, 14 ambulance service locations, 108 emergency vehicles, and Fire and Emergency Services.

The business model is non-commercial: as a government entity, Surat Traffic Police is publicly funded through state government budgets, and all services are delivered to citizens free of charge. There is no pricing model, no commercial customers, no revenue streams, and no external shareholders. The senior command structure is led by an I/C Commissioner of Police (Shri Wabang Jamir IPS) with separate Additional Commissioners overseeing Traffic, Crime, Sector-I, and Sector-II operations.

Surat Traffic Police firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Surat Traffic Police
Legal name
Office of the Commissioner of Police, Surat
Website
https://cpsurat.gujarat.gov.in
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Surat Traffic Police is the traffic enforcement division of the Surat Police Commissionerate, a state government law enforcement agency under Gujarat Police that manages traffic regulation, road safety, emergency response, and citizen services across Surat city.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Surat Traffic Police industry classification

Industry
Product category
Law Enforcement
NAICS
Police Protection (92212)
SIC
Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)
akta.pro primary industry
Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation) (BPAIAGAJ)
akta.pro secondary industry
Parking & Curbside Management Authorities (Municipal Parking, Permits, Loading Zones) (BPAIALAL)

Keywords

  • Traffic law enforcement
  • Road safety management
  • Emergency response services
  • Cyber crime investigation
  • Citizen police services

Where Surat Traffic Police is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Surat
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

Surat Traffic Police business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Surat Traffic Police product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Surat Traffic Police is the traffic enforcement and public safety authority for Surat city, providing traffic regulation, road safety enforcement, accident response, and emergency coordination. It operates an online Citizen Services Portal for complaint filing, FIR retrieval, police verification certificates, and missing person/object tracking, and runs a specialized Cyber Crime Investigation Cell for digital offenses. Services are delivered free of charge as a public service under the Government of Gujarat.

Product overview

The Police Commissioner's Office, Surat operates a citizen services portal providing administrative services including traffic management, law enforcement, and emergency coordination. The primary offerings include online complaint filing, lost person/object reporting, FIR retrieval, police clearance certificates, tenant registration, and emergency services coordination. Services are structured as separate functional modules accessible through the main government portal at cpsurat.gujarat.gov.in.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Citizen Services Portal Online citizen services portal providing traffic-related complaints, lost person/object recovery, FIR details, tenant registration, and police clearance certificates for citizens of Surat.
  • Hospital and Ambulance Information Service Comprehensive directory of 162+ hospitals in Surat with ambulance availability information, including 108 Emergency Ambulance Vehicle locations, for emergency response coordination.
  • Traffic Complaint System Online system for citizens to file traffic-related complaints through the Gujarat Police Citizen Portal.
  • Police Emergency Services (Dial 100) 24/7 Police Control Room managing emergency response and dispatch operations, accessible via the Dial 100 emergency line.

Companies that use Surat Traffic Police

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Surat Traffic Police technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Has API
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App detail

Feature3 records

Surat Traffic Police partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • iGOT Karmayogi (Government of India)coreOthersiGOT Karmayogi is an initiative of the Government of India for capacity building of government employees. All employees and officers of Gujarat Police, including Surat Traffic Police, are onboarded onto this platform for skill enhancement and training.
  • Gujarat PolicecoreOthersSurat Traffic Police operates under the Gujarat Police hierarchy, receiving administrative support, training, and operational guidance from the state police headquarters.
  • Regional Transport Office (RTO) SuratcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with RTO for vehicle registration, driving license verification, and traffic rule enforcement.
  • Gujarat Hospitals NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 162+ hospitals in Surat for emergency medical response, ambulance services, and accident victim care. Includes major hospitals like Civil Hospital, New Civil Hospital, and various specialty hospitals.
  • Fire and Emergency ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner14 emergency vehicle locations coordinated with fire stations across Surat for integrated emergency response including accidents and disasters.
  • Homeguards, GujaratminorOthersCivil defense and homeguards support for law enforcement activities and emergency response operations.
  • Civil Defence, GujaratminorOthersCivil defense forces providing support during emergencies and disaster management situations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Surat Traffic Police competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Ahmedabad City Traffic Police: Traffic police division of Ahmedabad City Police under Gujarat Police. State-level peer performing identical traffic management, accident response, and enforcement duties within Gujarat — the same parent state organization as Surat Traffic Police.
  • Chennai City Traffic Police: Traffic police division of Chennai City Police, Tamil Nadu. Conducts traffic regulation, enforcement, and public safety operations comparable in mandate and scope to Surat Traffic Police.
  • Mumbai Traffic Police: Government traffic police department of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Functionally analogous to Surat Traffic Police — performs traffic enforcement, accident response, and citizen services within a major Indian metropolitan jurisdiction.
  • Delhi Traffic Police: Government traffic police department of Delhi. Performs identical traffic enforcement, road safety, and citizen services functions for a major Indian metropolitan jurisdiction, making it a direct functional peer.
  • Hyderabad Traffic Police: Government traffic police department of Hyderabad, Telangana. Performs traffic enforcement, e-challan systems, and accident response for a major Indian metropolitan jurisdiction, with technology-enabled citizen services comparable to Surat.
  • Pune City Police (Traffic): Traffic division of Pune City Police, Maharashtra. Performs analogous traffic management, enforcement, and citizen services duties within a major Indian metro area.
  • Bangalore Traffic Police: Government traffic police department of Bengaluru, Karnataka. Performs analogous traffic enforcement, IT-based traffic management, and citizen services for a major Indian metropolitan area.

Regional players

  • Traffic Police (Surat Metropolitan Region): Other regional traffic police forces in Gujarat and adjoining states (e.g., Nashik, Vadodara) that operate similar enforcement and traffic management services but in different jurisdictions within the broader regional context.

Broad incumbents

  • Gujarat Police (State): Parent state police organization overseeing Surat Traffic Police and other city/district police forces across Gujarat. Provides administrative, training, and operational framework that Surat Traffic Police operates within.

Others

  • Conduent (Transportation Solutions): Provides intelligent transportation systems, traffic management software, and public safety solutions used by government agencies worldwide. Adjacent technology provider whose offerings intersect with traffic enforcement digital infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Surat Traffic Police social profiles

Digital presence

Surat Traffic Police financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Surat Traffic Police leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Surat Traffic Police funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Surat Traffic Police M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Surat Traffic Police

What does Surat Traffic Police do?

Surat Traffic Police is the traffic enforcement and public safety authority for Surat city, providing traffic regulation, road safety enforcement, accident response, and emergency coordination. It operates an online Citizen Services Portal for complaint filing, FIR retrieval, police verification certificates, and missing person/object tracking, and runs a specialized Cyber Crime Investigation Cell for digital offenses. Services are delivered free of charge as a public service under the Government of Gujarat.

Is Surat Traffic Police a public or private company?

Surat Traffic Police is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Surat Traffic Police founded?

Surat Traffic Police was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Surat Traffic Police based?

Surat Traffic Police is headquartered in Surat, India, in the Asia region.

Who are Surat Traffic Police's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Ahmedabad City Traffic Police, Chennai City Traffic Police, Mumbai Traffic Police, Delhi Traffic Police, Hyderabad Traffic Police, Pune City Police (Traffic) and Bangalore Traffic Police. Traffic Police (Surat Metropolitan Region) is listed as a regional player. Gujarat Police (State) is listed as a broad incumbent. Conduent (Transportation Solutions) is listed as an others.

Does Surat Traffic Police have an API?

No public API is recorded for Surat Traffic Police.

What industry is Surat Traffic Police in?

Surat Traffic Police's product category is Law Enforcement. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIAGAJ, Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation), with a secondary code of BPAIALAL, Parking & Curbside Management Authorities (Municipal Parking, Permits, Loading Zones). Its NAICS code is 92212 and its SIC code is 7381.

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